Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025
Have a great weekend.
** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **
🎓 Yesterday was the first of four visits to Ithaca College that are planned for our 9th grade students who are preparing to enter Schenectady High School's Learning Communities in the fall. The visit helps students develop a vision for their future selves.
Come see our talented students perform alongside world-renowned trumpeter Ray Vega TONIGHT at SHS from 7-9 PM 🎶🎺! This is a FREE concert you won’t want to miss! 🎵
🎤 School Yard Rap is coming to MPMS 🎤 You are invited to MPMS TOMORROW March 28th from 6 to 7 p.m. for this amazing event promoting equity & diversity through hip-hop.
School/district leaders came together Wed. after school (Leadership Council). They reviewed the Strategic Plan including school/student data. Schools developed short-term smart goals & will report progress at the May meeting. #passionatepeople #studentandgraduatesuccess
As part of our strategic plan, we're excited to announce Linda Garrigan as our Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Linda is one of many passionate educators in our district, and we’re so grateful for her the past 9 years teaching second grade at Keane! #passionatepeople
Join girls youth lacrosse before its too late! 🥍 Click these links for more details regarding registration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qhFuJhJF2iAJ43s8vnQMl5Bf6YfOkdnd/view?ts=67e4371e and https://drive.google.com/file/d/1et0TrjqTieXXNF9v7yluIcaTEjVAhd7D/view?ts=67e43717
REGISTER USING THIS LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOwBmMbWh3dZn8MPp1YrcSX65_cxs16XZraB8_znYzpIgGPg/viewform
Your feedback is important to us! 💬 Please read our Code of Character, Conduct, and Support here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2024-2025-code-of-character-conduct and leave us your feedback here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctNqpmewKL3popu6ZX91HRqQYL0LBZkZ6wFJmz5caE07VmIg/viewform
As part of our new strategic plan, we proudly recognize Roscoe Adams as our Passionate Person of the Week! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to ensure our students are safe at school, Roscoe!⭐ #passionatepeople
Today, some of our SHS athletes made their way to Yates for the March Madness Battle of the Books reading initiative! 📚 Our students had an amazing time—huge thanks to everyone who participated and helped organize this awesome event! 🙌
REMINDER: Tonight is Family Information Night for MPMS 8th graders and their families. Join us to learn about the new Freshman Academy opening in 2025-26. Learn about the freshman experience, transition from 8th to 9th grade, supports, programming, scheduling, resources, extra-curricular activities & more.
Tonight, 6 p.m. at Mont Pleasant Middle School
Come see our talented students perform alongside world-renowned trumpeter Ray Vega this Thursday at SHS from 7-9 PM 🎶🎺! This is a FREE concert you won’t want to miss! 🎵
Ready to learn how to swim? 🏊♂️ Take our free swim lessons this spring available to all elementary and middle school students! Scan the code or click this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gRt0EfZiLCkDX35jlzMEEndkokSu6MNR5x4ErhfcPTQ/viewform?edit_requested=true
Here is another alumni profile showcasing our first pillar: student and graduate success! 🌟 Meet Asia Madison, SHS Class of 2013, who is now a Mental Health Therapist. Congratulations on all your achievements, Asia!
📢 Attention 8th grade families! Incoming freshmen will be in their own building next year. We’re hosting an information session TONIGHT to share all the details. Check out this graphic for its time and location. Don’t miss out on this important event! 🏫
Reminder: Board of Education Meeting,
Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., 530 Liberty St.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/mBq4IlCINnQ
UVM hosted SHS students for a two-day college tour. Students explored UVM and learned about their Young Men of Talent Initiative in partnership with College for Every Student Brilliant Pathways.
Read more about the program here ➡️ https://brilliantpathways.org/young-men-uvm/
You are invited!
Coffee Chat with the Superintendent
March 25, 6 p.m.
March 28, 7 a.m.
No registration required!
MPMS is hosting Women's Empowerment Night this Wednesday! 🎉 This event will take place in the auditorium, with the reception in the gym. Don't miss out on food, performances, vendors, and more to celebrate the amazing women in our lives as part of Women's History Month! 💪
Here’s this week’s #ProjectBeHere infographic! 📊 Check out how you, as parents or guardians, can help your child improve their attendance from home. For more information and resources on attendance, click this link: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/projectbehere-attendance-matters
